Lubin School of Business News

For 120 years, Pace University graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of Pace—past, present, and future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer Pace launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

A seasoned finance executive turned educator, Professor Mathew brings real-world insight, rigorous mentorship, and hands-on learning to the Lubin School of Business—helping students turn complexity into confident decision-making.

Pace University isn’t just studying the world’s biggest challenges, we’re helping solve them. From global policy conversations in Davos to student-led action at the United Nations, Pace is advancing the SDGs in real time.

Pace University is accepting nominations for the Trustee Award and Community Service Award, honoring exceptional graduating students for their academic excellence and community impact. Submit your nomination by Friday, February 27, 2026!

Fifty students. Six sessions. One life-changing experience. As the Center for Leadership and Emotional Intelligence wraps its inaugural program, leaders from across Pace reflect on its impact and share their vision for the future.

Named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors in the nation, Jessica Magaldi, JD, connects law to what students care about by building courses (and relationships) rooted in meaning, relevance, and real-life learning.

Higher education is being reshaped by rapid change and leadership matters more than ever. This fall, we welcomed Ajay Khorana, PhD, as dean of the Lubin School of Business and Brian Goldstein, PhD, as dean of the College of Health Professions, two accomplished leaders whose expertise bridges academic rigor, industry insight, and student outcomes.

Every Pace degree carries a promise. Middle States accreditation helps ensure that promise endures. In this Q+A, Pace leader Nancy DeRiggi explains how the University is assessing its progress, planning ahead, and building momentum that benefits students and alumni alike.

Through hands-on projects, real datasets, and industry-standard tools, Professor Eunhee (Emily) Ko helps students bridge theory and practice. Her courses emphasize practical analytics skills, critical thinking, and portfolio-ready work students can confidently take into the job market.